Max Nordau quotes

Max Nordau was a Hungarian-born physician, author, and social critic, renowned as a co-founder of the World Zionist Organization. His writings greatly influenced European intellectual and cultural movements at the turn of the 20th century. He played a major role in shaping modern Zionism alongside Theodor Herzl. Here are 4 of his quotes:

Civilization is built on a number of ultimate principles... respect for human life, the punishment of crimes against property and persons, the equality of all good citizens before the law... or, in a word justice. (Max Nordau)
If I despised myself, it would be no compensation if everyone saluted me, and if I respect myself, it does not trouble me if others hold me lightly. View quote
Max Nordau
It is well to be alone. It fertilizes the creative impulse. View quote
Max Nordau
The artist writes, paints, sings or dances the burden of some idea or feeling off his mind. View quote
Max Nordau

Max Nordau

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Occupation: Hungarian Leader
Born: July 29, 1849
Died: January 23, 1923
Quotes count: 4
Wikipedia: Max Nordau

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